Volvo V90 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Volvo V90 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Good | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2023 | Good | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Exterior Lighting | Full report → |
| 2022 | Caution | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | Back Over Prevention | Full report → |
| 2021 | Caution | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Caution | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2019 | Caution | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | Exterior Lighting | Full report → |
| 2018Worst | Avoid | 1 | 8 | — | 2 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2017 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
10 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Volvo V90 Problems
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Safety Recalls — Volvo V90 (2022–2026)
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Remedy: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.
Showing 4 recalls from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
Recent Owner Complaints
Direct reports filed with NHTSA by Volvo V90 owners — 2022–2026 model years.
The infotainment will randomly overheat and a system warning will come on that begins cooling the cluster by turning on the air vents. I have taken the vehicle to Volvo several times to address the issue and they do a software update but the problem returns within a few weeks. The safety sensors will also randomly turn off while driving. I have contacted Volvo several times to no avail. My local dealer has chosen to stop seeing my vehicle and now I have a malfunctioning car and now having to find another dealer will result in lost work time.
1 total complaints retrieved from NHTSA for 2022–2026. For older model years, see individual year pages.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Volvo V90 Reliability
What year V90 has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Volvo V90 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 8 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2018 report for specific defects.
Is the Volvo V90 reliable?
The Volvo V90 has accumulated 21 owner-filed complaints and 12 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used V90.
What are the most common V90 problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (5 reports), Exterior Lighting (4 reports), Structure (3 reports), Service Brakes (2 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my V90 has an open recall?
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